Visit the Capitol

One of the best ways to learn more about the Nebraska Legislature is to visit the Nebraska State Capitol Building in Lincoln. There are many things that you can do at the Capitol.

1) Take a Tour of the Capitol BuildingTo schedule a tour, call the State Capitol Tours Office at (402) 471-0448 or visit the tour office, which is located near the north entrance on the 2nd floor of the Capitol.

2) Watch Floor DebateIf the Legislature is in session, you can watch senators debate from a balcony in the Norris Chamber. For information regarding the schedule of the Legislature, log on to NebraskaLegislature.gov.

3) Attend a Committee HearingDuring session, the Legislature holds numerous committee hearings that are open to the public. Check the public hearing schedule posted on NebraskaLegislature.gov.

4) Meet Your SenatorMany senators will gladly meet with students from their district. Be sure to contact your senator in advance of your visit. Contact information for each senator can be found on NebraskaLegislature.gov.

5) Visit the Observation DeckThe Observation Deck on the 14th floor level is open to visitors during public hours as weather permits.

6) See the Nebraska Hall of FameBronze busts of the Nebraska Hall of Fame members are located on the 2nd floor of the Capitol.

7) View Photos of State SenatorsPhotos of state senators throughout history are displayed in the west hallway of the 1st floor.

Unicam Kids is a civic education resource produced by the Clerk of the Nebraska Legislature's Unicameral Information Office.
Contact the Unicameral Information Office at (402) 471-2788 or uio@leg.ne.gov.